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diy project: eriks recycled wine bottle torch

this clever outdoor diy idea comes from erik anderson of gerardot & co.- a creativebranding and design agency in indianapolis. erik was kind enough to share a fantasticproject that turns an everyday bottle into a modern backyard tiki torch. i love the waythese torches look and am dying to find a backyard to use these in- too bad the closestthing we have is a 22 foot fire escape. but for those of you with yards, i hope youllenjoy this project from erik. click herefor more info on the project andclick here tocheck out eriks work at gerardot & co. thanks, erik!
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CLICK HEREfor the full project instructions after the jump!
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[****Safety Note: This is for outdoor use only. Tiki brand recommends that thewick never be set higher than 1-inch, and I recommend that you exercise the same

discretion and common sense that you would with any small open flame.*****]

Recycled Wind Bottle Torch

In any of my design work, whether for clients or for myself, Im most proud when I canfind a solution thats highly creative and effective while keeping resources to aminimum. This is totally inexpensive (around $5-bucks). Plus its a great way to recyclea wine bottle.

Its been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and Id beenwanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, as wellas provide some ambiance in the evenings. After searching the world over to find atorch that was affordable and atypical, I came to the conclusion that unless I wantedwicker or bamboo, I would need to become a bit more resourceful. A glance into my

recycling bin and an aimless stroll through the local hardware store provided me withthis clear solution.


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1. Empty Wine Bottle (You can use any bottle you like as long as its glass and the neck

is 1 in diameter. Be clever!)2. Teflon Tape 1/23. Copper Top Plate Connector (threaded for 3/8-16 thread rod)4. 1 Split Ring Hanger (threaded for 3/8-16 thread rod)5. 1/2 x 3/8 Copper Coupling6. 1/2 Copper Cap7. Two Hex Nuts (threaded for 3/8-16 thread rod)8. Two #10 x 1 Zinc Plated Wood Screws (if your mounting it to wood)9. 3/8-16 Zinc Plated Threaded Rod (I bought a 3 rod and cut it down to 8, 4-1/2 rodswith a hacksaw.)10. Tiki Replacement Wick

11. Torch Fuel (For safety reasons, only use fuel made specifically for outdoor torches.i.e. Tiki brand)

Helpful Tools: Channellocks, adjustable wrench, hacksaw, power screwdriver, and afunnel

****Safety Note: This is for outdoor use only. Tiki brand recommends that thewick never be set higher than 1-inch, and I recommend that you exercise the same

discretion and common sense that you would with any small open flame.*****

Building Instructions
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The Hanger

1. Decide where you want to mount your Recycled Bottle Torch. Position the Top PlateConnector on your mounting surface and mark the holes for where the screws will go.Its easier to keep it level if you pre-drill your screws first.2. Once you have your Top Plate Connector mounted you can screw in the 3/8-16 Roduntil it stops. Channellocks are helpful for this part.3. Thread the two Hex Nuts on to the Rod and tighten one all the way down at the point

where the Rod meets the Top Connector Plate. Leave the other Hex Nut at the front endso it can be used to secure the Split Ring Hanger.4. Thread on the Split Ring Hanger just enough so that the Rod is flush with the insideof the ring. Turn the 2nd Hex Nut counter-clockwise to snug it up against the Split RingHanger.

If youd prefer your hardware to keep its shiny, unweathered look you can always giveit several coats of clear polyurethane before you mount it. Personally, I think aweathered patina will add a nice element of character.
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The Bottle

1. Carefully and tightly wrap the 1/2 end of the Coupling with your Teflon Tape.Youll want to keep each wrap nice and clean so that it creates a smooth, even surface.Continue building up the tape until it fits very snugly into the opening of your bottle.You obviously dont want it to fall in.2. Insert the Wick into the Coupling until it sticks out about 1/4. The Tiki brandreplacement wicks are about 3/8 in diameter so they fit really well. Once they absorb

the torch oil theyre even tighter.3. Unscrew the Split Ring Hanger on one side and position the bottle neck into the ring.4. Flip the front half of the ring back into place and tighten down the Hanger evenly on

both sides. You may need to loosen the other side to make sure both sides are an eventightness. (Dont over tighten the Hanger. You dont want to break the glass.)5. Use a funnel to fill the bottle with your favorite torch oil. (I use Tikis BiteFighter

because its clear and seems to do a good job of keeping the mosquitoes away.)6. Insert the Coupling & Wick into the top of the bottle and twist it snugly into place.Give the Wick a few minutes to absorb the oil before you try to light it.7. I typically just blow my torches out. Use the Copper Cap to keep the Wick dry whenyoure not using your torch.
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Good Luck!

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